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CX12 TOJ

2012 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,407 mi
Last recorded48,407 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 TOJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 48,407 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 45,921 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 43,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 40,778 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 36,948 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 33,950 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 32,021 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 32,018 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 29,766 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 29,766 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 27,674 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 25,646 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 19,816 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 11,989 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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CX12 TOJ is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 71,329 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CX12 TOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo S40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CX12 TOJ registered?

CX12 TOJ is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is CX12 TOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX12 TOJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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